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Why does opening the air hole on a Bunsen burner change the flame?
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∙ 12y ago
Because you are letting air in, without air it's usually the flame will just burn out, but in a Bunsen burner's case the flame will just end up roaring, because there's plenty of air going around the room your in but not from the base of the flames, it's like it is rushing to get air.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoGas is being allowed into the Bunsen when it is open to create a roaring flame
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How do you change the flame on a Bunsen burner?
To change the flame on a Bunsen burner you need only to open or close the air valve to change the combustion reaction.
Bunsen burner blue flame?
The blue flame of the Bunsen burner is when it is hottest. The yellow flame is the safety flame. you should always start the burner on the safety flame which is produced when the holes on its base are closed.
How do you change the type of Bunsen burner flame?
use the turning dial at the bottom
When heating water in a beaker with a Bunsen burner what flame is required?
The flame that comes out of the Bunsen burner. it's blue/pale violet.
Is there a flame at the top of a Bunsen burner?
yes there is a flame at the top of a Bunsen burner. there are three different types light blue blue and yellow
How do you change the flame on a Bunsen burner?
To change the flame on a Bunsen burner you need only to open or close the air valve to change the combustion reaction.
How cold can a Bunsen burner flame be?
a Bunsen burner flame can be 20* to 2000*
Which flame on a Bunsen burner is silent?
The silent flame on the Bunsen burner is the yellow/orange flame.
Does the Bunsen burner flame roar or burn quietly?
A Bunsen burner flame can both roar and burn quietly, by allowing more oxygen to reach the flame by opening a valve it will roar, by closing the valve the flame will flicker
What piece of the Bunsen burner has to be moved to change the type of flame useds?
To change the flame of a Bunsen burner you must open or close the air valve, usually this is done by rotating the barrel.
How can you make a Bunsen burner hotter?
By using the correct ratio of oxygen and fuel mixture. Opening the air hole in the Bunsen burner increase the oxygen which helps the flame burner hotter .
How do you control the height of the flame on a bunsen burner?
The valve on a Bunsen burner is able to control the gas flow by opening an closing an armature. The smaller the armature, the less gas flows and vice versa.
How can you make the hottest flame on a Bunsen burner?
By increasing the size of the opening at the base, allowing more oxygen to the flame. The hottest flame is the blue flame.
What is the coolest flame a Bunsen burner produces?
The coolest flame on the Bunsen burner is the yellow-orange flame - approx. 300 0C.
What is the coolest portion of a Bunsen burner flame?
The coolest flame on the Bunsen burner is the yellow-orange flame - approx. 300 0C.
How do you operate a Bunsen burner?
You twist the bottom to change it from a safety flame, blue flame or just a normal flame.
Bunsen burner blue flame?
The blue flame of the Bunsen burner is when it is hottest. The yellow flame is the safety flame. you should always start the burner on the safety flame which is produced when the holes on its base are closed.
